Question 1

What real-life serial killer is The Golden Glove loosely based on?

Accepted Answer

The film is loosely based on the true crimes of serial killer Fritz Honka, who was active in Hamburg's Sankt Pauli district in the 1970s.

Question 2

Which international film festivals featured The Golden Glove in 2019?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Transilvania International Film Festival in 2019.

Question 3

What disturbing scene was cut from the film and why?

Accepted Answer

A scene showing Fritz Honka's childhood rape was cut because director Fatih Akin found it a 'stupid explanation' that could be a 'slap in the face' to other rape survivors.

Question 4

Who plays the serial killer Fritz Honka in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jonas Dassler plays the character Fritz 'Fiete' Honka.

Question 5

What cameo appears in the bar scene around 14 minutes into the film?

Accepted Answer

Heinz Strunk, author of the novel the film is based on, can be seen sitting in the bar at around 14:50.

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